we got kelly freaking olynk? this is a joke?

[Sully7]

Not very happy about this move...not because I think Olynk is a waste, but because i don't think he fits next to Sullinger or Bass.  He doesn't rebound..he isn't physical, and can't play D.  Having Olynk and Sullinger on the court together will be an open runway for all the high flyers in the NBA.

[rondoallaturca]

There goes Karasev, 3 picks after our original and 6 picks after the pick we moved up for...Sigh

[Yoki_IsTheName]

Danny has lost his mind. We need to trade him. Olynyk, Melo and JJJ? He continues drafting for need...


what ever happened to "we only do BPA"

How about JJJ turning into COurtney Lee, picking Sullinger?

Melo I understand, but Olynyk is TOO skilled to say Danny is losing his mind. His offense is the most NBA ready out of every big man in the draft.

Let see what Olynyk brings first (and I'm positive he'll bring net good) before we judge.

[esel1000]

dallas just stole the 18th pick, got shane larkin. they got larkin and noguiera.

Noguiera is for the Hawks. And I see no reason to believe he's going to better than Olynyk...

Larkin is also 5'10. He's a risk regardless. I don't see the C's trading Rondo at this point anyway.

How about instead of complaining that the guys a bust we, idk wait and see how he pans out?

[DoverCeltic]

Agreed with this post. Anyone disagreeing, lets see some evidence on why it was a smart move to let 2 great assets go?

2 second round picks are two "great assets"...

Sure.

You been following the 2014 class? Considering at this point we may be wallowing in mediocrity, that 2nd round pick could be valuable combined with the Nets 2nd..

[lightspeed5]

dallas just stole the 18th pick, got shane larkin. they got larkin and noguiera.

Noguiera is for the Hawks. And I see no reason to believe he's going to better than Olynyk...

Larkin is also 5'10. He's a risk regardless. I don't see the C's trading Rondo at this point anyway.

How about instead of complaining that the guys a bust we, idk wait and see how he pans out?

dude hes a bust, we knew it with jajuan and we knew it with fab melo

[Snakehead]

"Olynyk averaged 17.8 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 1.1 blocks over 26.4 minutes per game during his junior season at Gonzaga. But it's his advanced metrics that really raised eyebrows. According to Synergy Sports data, Olynyk averaged 1.131 points per play, ranking in the 95th percentile among all Division 1 players. A whopping 21.6 percent of his plays came in the post and he averaged 1.067 points per play (93rd percentile). For a Boston team that craves size and scoring ability, Olynyk appears to fit a need (regardless of how the roster looks next season). His 36.57 Player Efficiency Rating (PER) led the nation this past season. "


Sure sounds unskilled guys!  Definitely uncoordinated.

[fairweatherfan]

dallas just stole the 18th pick, got shane larkin. they got larkin and noguiera.

Noguiera is for the Hawks. And I see no reason to believe he's going to better than Olynyk...

Larkin is also 5'10. He's a risk regardless. I don't see the C's trading Rondo at this point anyway.

How about instead of complaining that the guys a bust we, idk wait and see how he pans out?

dude hes a bust, we knew it with jajuan and we knew it with fab melo

Knew it with Bradley too.  Don't believe me go check the threads.

[LooseCannon]

Not very happy about this move...not because I think Olynk is a waste, but because i don't think he fits next to Sullinger or Bass.  He doesn't rebound..he isn't physical, and can't play D.  Having Olynk and Sullinger on the court together will be an open runway for all the high flyers in the NBA.

Sullinger could always be traded.

[rasta1]

Poor Man's dirk

I'm calling it

[lightspeed5]

dallas just stole the 18th pick, got shane larkin. they got larkin and noguiera.

Noguiera is for the Hawks. And I see no reason to believe he's going to better than Olynyk...

Larkin is also 5'10. He's a risk regardless. I don't see the C's trading Rondo at this point anyway.

How about instead of complaining that the guys a bust we, idk wait and see how he pans out?

: Hawks acquire 16th overall pick and Jared Cunningham from Mavericks for No. 18 and No. 44, per Woj.

[lightspeed5]

dallas just stole the 18th pick, got shane larkin. they got larkin and noguiera.

Noguiera is for the Hawks. And I see no reason to believe he's going to better than Olynyk...

Larkin is also 5'10. He's a risk regardless. I don't see the C's trading Rondo at this point anyway.

How about instead of complaining that the guys a bust we, idk wait and see how he pans out?

: Hawks acquire 16th overall pick and Jared Cunningham from Mavericks for No. 18 and No. 44, per Woj.

[rondohondo]

thanks for preaching the truth snakehead

I swear some people on here just hate Ainge, the man is a draft day champ.

[rondoallaturca]

I don't think the issue with Olynyk is him busting or not. His offense is versatile and that alone will keep him in the league. The problem is he plays no defense whatsoever, and his ceiling is very limited. He's going to be a backup big for his entire career, which is a very solid pick considering this year's weak draft.

HOWEVER, the issue is that with Sullinger and Bass already on the team, Olynyk's talents are a bit redundant, and our frontcourt looks especially feeble defensively especially once KG leaves. Additionally, the fact that we traded up in order to grab this guy is quite ludicrous. He was almost certainly going to be there for us at #16, and we pretty much traded two future 2nd rounders so we can pay Olynyk more on his rookie scale contract.

[DoverCeltic]

Not very happy about this move...not because I think Olynk is a waste, but because i don't think he fits next to Sullinger or Bass.  He doesn't rebound..he isn't physical, and can't play D.  Having Olynk and Sullinger on the court together will be an open runway for all the high flyers in the NBA.

Sullinger could always be traded.

Trade our rebounder? Really? Were losing KG (most likely) who can hardly rebound like he could, and Bass isnt as good in the post as Sully. If were sticking with Rondo, Sully is a better choice